Spring Break Spittin' aka Thicc Boy Summer
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The boiz are joined by Adam Crosse for a catch up. The fires in everybody's lives have died down to a low burn and they chat about what they've been up to and into for the last few weeks. Also, the new Final Fight game looks pretty good... #rideaboveamoretolove Weekly Rads: Kyle – Sinners (movie) Minecraft (movie) Matthew – Rainbow Sherbet (ice cream) The Rehearsal Season 2 (show) Adam – Sinners (movie) Blue Prince (game) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and...
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Audiobooks
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The boys are joined by Carter Glascock (@carter_glascock) for a conversation about the world of audiobooks. It's no secret Kyle is a big fan. Even Burnside has completed a few. But the trio still have to answer the existential question of audiobooks: can I say I “read” the book? Weekly Rad: Kyle – Early Previews of Universal Epic Universe (them park) lonely island podcast new ep (podcast) Matthew – Secret Mall Apartment (movie) Coachella Performances by Beth Gibbens and Soft Play (festival stream) Carter – Val Kilmer Movies (movies) Mid-Era Rollins Band albums (portion of...
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Growing Up Is Dumb
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This week the boyz are joined by Kasey Clark and Keith Carey for a chat about Growing Up Is Dumb, a music festival thrown by Lauren Records. They give a recap of the bands and also try to explain why this festival was neat. It's hard to explain here, give it a listen. They do an okay job. Plus, we open with a spirited conversation about the modern state of JRPGs and the recently announced “Switch 2”... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Sharpies (pen) Matthew – Battery Powered Blower (tool) Kasey – Singapore Airlines (airline) Check out Burnside playing video games at ...
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Leaving LA
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Kyle and Matthew are joined, one again by comedian Virginia Jones. Virginia has recently left Los Angeles, her home for a decade for the fresh air and freaky vibes of Portland. We chat about the culture of creativity in Los Angeles. We chat about what someone seeks out of their own creative persuits and how your life can affect those perspective. They also quote a lot of Mitch Hedberg. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Eephus (movie) Balatro (game) Matthew – Lucky Charms Cereal Ice Cream from Salt and Straw (ice cream) Atomfall (video game) Virginia – The National Video Game Museum (museum)...
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Columbo
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This week Kyle is joined by artist Maxwell Robinson (Dream Eater Society) (@dreameatersociety) for a chat about the world's greatest rumpled detective. One of the great characters of TV, Columbo spanned decades and influenced dozens of imitators. What makes Peter Faulk bugging a murderous rich person so compelling? Max gives us some fascinating insights into the long running series. Weekly Rads: Kyle – (Check out Kyle's substack for comics, fiction, and comedy stuff!) The Day the Earth Blew Up (movie) Maxwell – Yokai Monsters Spooky Warfare (movie) Last One Laughing (show) The...
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Making Comics
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This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Malik McCrea to chat about making comics. Kyle has just finished the first full issue of Huzzah! and he and Malik chat about their creative process. For Phantom Force, Malik is writing as part of a creative team with an artist and editor while Kyle went solo with Huzzah!. Send us links to YOUR comics at @thisisradpodcast Weekly Rad: Kyle – Daredevil Season 2 (yeah the old Netflix one) (show) Matthew – Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mint Frosty (tasty treat) Malik – Invincible Season 3 (show) Check out Burnside playing...
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Kyle and Adam Go to the Movies! (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, 2025)
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This week on the show, Adam Crosse takes Kyle to the cinema for a special screening of the first four episodes of the new Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam: GquuuuuuX! Now, if you are thinking “How the hell do I say that title?” You don't have to do any further investigation than this episode... If you're thinking “What is this show about?” We also answer that. Plus, some good general anime and video game talk. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Talking to someone about Berzerk (think that happens in the episode) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a...
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Dinks and Pizza
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This week the guest bailed so Burnsid enad Kyle are chatting it up. They talk about the Oscars and about Conan. Kyle goes on a little too long about the politics in the city of Bluffington. Then Kyle asks Burnside about his all time favorite games, marvel rivals, and the new Tony Hawk remakes. And if you like graphics card talk, boy do we have an ending for you! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anora winning best picture! (recent event) digital coloring (technique) Matthew – Conan at the Oscars (host) Tony Hawk 3+4 (game) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut ...
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Physical Media
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This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Andy Iwancio for a conversation about collecting physical media. Be it books, music, movies, toys, memorabilia sometimes you just need something to chase. Andy chats about her strategy for collecting vinyl on the road. Kyle loves perusing a used book store. Burnside breaks down what made a DVD hard to say no to in a Wal Mart discount bin. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Shrinky Dinks (craft item) Matthew – Overwatch Update (The Real Overwatch 2) (game update) Andy – Vampire Survivor (game) Check out Burnside playing video...
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SNL 50 and Broadway Reviews
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Show favorite Joe Kaye swings by to discuss his recent trip to New York and his reviews of Death Becomes her, Cabarete, and Moulin Rouge. He also shares updates on the immersive show Life and Trust. Plus, we have an extended conversation about SNL 50. Weekly Rads: Kyle and Joe – Heart Eyes (movie) Matt – Companion (movie) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard...
info_outlineDue to some holiday scheduling. We've split our year end episode into two parts. Part one Kyle and Matthew sit down with musician and brother Kasey Clark (Dogs - Heroin and Flu Shots ep) to chat about music, video games, and some of the other stuff they enjoyed this year. Folks, you got the Clark brothers talking music. Get ready to right down literally dozens of band names and album titles. Plus, Kasey is a connoisseur of JRPGs and chats about it's current renaissance. Part 2 will be out in 2 weeks featuring Rivers Langly and Laura Knight!
Lists:
Burnside
Music
Idles - Tangk
The Smile - Wall of Eyes
The Smile - Cutouts
Kyle
Music
The Dare - What’s wrong with New York?
Cheekface - It’s Sorted
Drahla - angeltape
Yard Act - Where’s my utopia?
Pissed Jeans - Half Divorced
Honorable Mentions:
Genesis Owusu - struggler (late 2023)
Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven
Les Savy Fav - oui, LSF
Jack White - No Name
Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Eyes
The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
Kasey
Year in Radview
Music(EPs & singles)
Euphoria/6:16 in LA/Meet the Grahams/Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar
Out Alive/If It’s True by Sea Lions
Holy Blade EP
Long Gone/Numb to What’s Real by Superheaven
The End of Reality by Skeptik
Specific Fears by Light Once Lost
No Control by Torena
Persona EP by GEL
Big Ass Demo by Big Ass Truck
Dirty Deeds by M.U.T.T.(EP of the Year)
Honorable mentions
Spiral in a Straight Line by Touché Amore
Brat by Charli XCX
HOPECORE by Rahim Redcar
What’s Wrong With New York by the Dare
Forced Out of Existence by Greenwitch
Freedom Sweet Freedom by Regional Justice Center
Under Sound by Prize Horse
Free Energy by Dummy
Valley’s Most Hated by Human Garbage
We Don’t Trust You by Future and Metro Boomin
Music(LPs)
GNX by Kendrick Lamar
Only One Mode by SPEED
A Place You Can’t Come Back From by Dukha
Last Day on Earth by Slumped
You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To by Knocked Loose
A Life So Bleak by Ceramik
Cool World by Chat Pile
I’ll Drown On This Earth by Cold Gawd
Deep Sage by Gouge Away
Coup de Grâce by See You Space Cowboy(AOTY pick)
Video Games
Legends of Mana
Persona 3 Reload
Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Metaphor ReFantazio(GOTY pick)
Miscellaneous stuff/shows
OSSC Pro
Getting my SG modded/set up
Ojai Playhouse screening of the Matrix
Coltranes reunion @ Zebulon
Terror @ the Ojai Women’s Center
Rapid Fest II
Sound and Fury
Savior Complex/Torena/Broken Vow/In Time/Bare Minimum @ the CFF(Chance Your Arm release show)
In Time’s farewell show @ the CFF
Sunami/Killing Time/Torena/Watch You Fall @ the Oxnard Elks Lodge
Torena No Control release show @ the CFF
Movies/TV
The Substance
Long Legs
Wicked
Conclave
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Deadpool & Wolverine
Twisters
Alien Romulus (Movie of the Year)
Shogun
2024 Olympics (specifically basketball)
Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside
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